What Legal Weapons of Choice is allowed for our OTR drivers? - Page 15 - Truckers' Trucking Forum

Raezzor · **^ Top** #**141** 08.24.2009

Mr. Hillbilly is correct, as has been mentioned by several people in this thread alone. If you still think it is illegal, TrailrTrash, please provide evidence.

Ken · **^ Top** #**142** 08.24.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrailrTrash

Last I heard any firearm in a Com.Truck was against the law!If it wasn't I would carry my .40,and I have a concealed weapons permit.But it is a BIG no no in a semi.But I do keep a BIG hunting knife with a 8 1/2 blade zip tied to the gear shift.I have been told that as long as it is attach to the truck you can get away with it because if any thing happens you can use it to cut the seat belt to get out of the truck.

If you believe it to be illegal to carry in your truck, by all means don't..

The rest of us will..

Indycolt · **^ Top** #**143** 08.25.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indycolt

All this debate about IL law had me curious so I visited the ISP website and looked at the firearm FAQ and Illinois code regarding transportation of a firearm. If I read it correctly you can transport a firearm through the state as long as it is unload, in a case, and not readily accessible. Just for good measure and to debunk the "no you can't do that crowd", I also sent an email to the ISP asking to verify if I read the law and FAQ correctly. Once I have a response from the state police I will post it so there will be a definitive answer from the authorities in IL. I'm 99% certain I am correct in my interpretation....now we'll just wait and see what they say!

Got an answer back from Illinois State Police, just as I thought....it is not illegal to transport a firearm through the state. If you take the steps indicated on the ISP website. I've copied the email I sent and the response I received below:

To [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.
08/24/2009 08:56
I have a general question regarding the transportation of a firearm through
the state of Illinois. Before passing through the state I want to be certain I understand your laws regarding the transportation of a firearm. I read the FAQ and it looks as though I would be considered in compliance with the law as long as the handgun is unloaded, stored in a case, and not readily accessible. Please let me know if the way I have interpreted the FAQ is indeed correct or what other steps I would need to take in order to be in compliance with Illinois law.

Mr. H,
Thank you for writing ASK ISP. Yes you have read the law correctly and will be in good shape if you follow the guidelines you have stated. Have a good trip.

Sergeant Brian Copple
Illinois State Police
Safety Education Unit Manager
801 S. Seventh St. Suite 1001- A.
Springfield, IL 62703
Office : (217) 524-2526
Cell : (217) 306-0288
Fax: (217) 524-0222

So to recap, there is no federal law against the transportation of a firearm in a CMV see post #78 by j777 (response from DOT). States set the rules for firearms. As you can see by the response from the ISP you CAN transport a firearm through the state of Illinois as long as it is unloaded, in a case, and not readily accessible. If you still don't believe....don't carry your firearm. If you chose to carry, be diligent and check with the State(s) you intend to pass through.

Indycolt · **^ Top** #**144** 08.25.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indycolt

All this debate about IL law had me curious so I visited the ISP website and looked at the firearm FAQ and Illinois code regarding transportation of a firearm. If I read it correctly you can transport a firearm through the state as long as it is unload, in a case, and not readily accessible. Just for good measure and to debunk the "no you can't do that crowd", I also sent an email to the ISP asking to verify if I read the law and FAQ correctly. Once I have a response from the state police I will post it so there will be a definitive answer from the authorities in IL. I'm 99% certain I am correct in my interpretation....now we'll just wait and see what they say!

Got an answer back from Illinois State Police, just as I thought....it is not illegal to transport a firearm through the state. If you take the steps indicated on the ISP website. I've copied the email I sent and the response I received below:

To [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.
08/24/2009 08:56
I have a general question regarding the transportation of a firearm through
the state of Illinois. Before passing through the state I want to be certain I understand your laws regarding the transportation of a firearm. I read the FAQ and it looks as though I would be considered in compliance with the law as long as the handgun is unloaded, stored in a case, and not readily accessible. Please let me know if the way I have interpreted the FAQ is indeed correct or what other steps I would need to take in order to be in compliance with Illinois law.

Mr. H,
Thank you for writing ASK ISP. Yes you have read the law correctly and will be in good shape if you follow the guidelines you have stated. Have a good trip.

Sergeant Brian Copple
Illinois State Police
Safety Education Unit Manager
801 S. Seventh St. Suite 1001- A.
Springfield, IL 62703
Office : (217) 524-2526
Cell : (217) 306-0288
Fax: (217) 524-0222

So to recap, there is no federal law against the transportation of a firearm in a CMV see post #78 by j777 (response from DOT). States set the rules for firearms. As you can see by the response from the ISP you CAN transport a firearm through the state of Illinois as long as it is unloaded, in a case, and not readily accessible. If you still don't believe....don't carry your firearm. If you chose to carry, be diligent and check with the State(s) you intend to pass through.

brsims · **^ Top** #**145** 08.25.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgerunner665

The rest of the states have accepted that self defense is something that is on peoples minds and cops are too heavy to carry.

I knew feeding them all those donuts was a bad idea.

Ridgerunner665 · **^ Top** #**146** 08.25.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indycolt

Got an answer back from Illinois State Police, just as I thought....it is not illegal to transport a firearm through the state. If you take the steps indicated on the ISP website. I've copied the email I sent and the response I received below:

To [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.
08/24/2009 08:56
I have a general question regarding the transportation of a firearm through
the state of Illinois. Before passing through the state I want to be certain I understand your laws regarding the transportation of a firearm. I read the FAQ and it looks as though I would be considered in compliance with the law as long as the handgun is unloaded, stored in a case, and not readily accessible. Please let me know if the way I have interpreted the FAQ is indeed correct or what other steps I would need to take in order to be in compliance with Illinois law.

Mr. H,
Thank you for writing ASK ISP. Yes you have read the law correctly and will be in good shape if you follow the guidelines you have stated. Have a good trip.

Sergeant Brian Copple
Illinois State Police
Safety Education Unit Manager
801 S. Seventh St. Suite 1001- A.
Springfield, IL 62703
Office : (217) 524-2526
Cell : (217) 306-0288
Fax: (217) 524-0222

So to recap, there is no federal law against the transportation of a firearm in a CMV see post #78 by j777 (response from DOT). States set the rules for firearms. As you can see by the response from the ISP you CAN transport a firearm through the state of Illinois as long as it is unloaded, in a case, and not readily accessible. If you still don't believe....don't carry your firearm. If you chose to carry, be diligent and check with the State(s) you intend to pass through.

Well I'll be....

Thanks for posting that.

spankdog · **^ Top** #**147** 08.26.2009

We should start a thread for this subject, listing each state and their regs

Raezzor · **^ Top** #**148** 08.26.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by spankdog

We should start a thread for this subject, listing each state and their regs

Not a bad idea. Would also be nice to know what states have reciprocity agreements and with which states they have them.

Indycolt · **^ Top** #**149** 08.29.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raezzor

Not a bad idea. Would also be nice to know what states have reciprocity agreements and with which states they have them.

Here ya go....
[LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.

eckz · **^ Top** #**150** 08.31.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indycolt

Got an answer back from Illinois State Police, just as I thought....it is not illegal to transport a firearm through the state. If you take the steps indicated on the ISP website. I've copied the email I sent and the response I received below:

To [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.
08/24/2009 08:56
I have a general question regarding the transportation of a firearm through
the state of Illinois. Before passing through the state I want to be certain I understand your laws regarding the transportation of a firearm. I read the FAQ and it looks as though I would be considered in compliance with the law as long as the handgun is unloaded, stored in a case, and not readily accessible. Please let me know if the way I have interpreted the FAQ is indeed correct or what other steps I would need to take in order to be in compliance with Illinois law.

Mr. H,
Thank you for writing ASK ISP. Yes you have read the law correctly and will be in good shape if you follow the guidelines you have stated. Have a good trip.

Sergeant Brian Copple
Illinois State Police
Safety Education Unit Manager
801 S. Seventh St. Suite 1001- A.
Springfield, IL 62703
Office : (217) 524-2526
Cell : (217) 306-0288
Fax: (217) 524-0222

So to recap, there is no federal law against the transportation of a firearm in a CMV see post #78 by j777 (response from DOT). States set the rules for firearms. As you can see by the response from the ISP you CAN transport a firearm through the state of Illinois as long as it is unloaded, in a case, and not readily accessible. If you still don't believe....don't carry your firearm. If you chose to carry, be diligent and check with the State(s) you intend to pass through.

Now, email them again and tell them that you will be transporting this gun in the cab of your Big Truck. How much do you want to bet, that answer changes?

If it doesn't i'd be ultra-super-mega-suprized.

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